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March is National Colon Cancer Awareness Month, the perfect time to take control of your colon health. Since 2000, advocates have rallied together during the month of March to educate family, friends and their communities on colon cancer awareness. Colon cancer affects both men and women, with over 95,000 new cases expected to be diagnosed […]

Typically, colon cancer is considered a disease only experienced by those approaching retirement age. Considering the average age of retirement in the United States is now 62, the idea that colon cancer only affects the “elderly” is not only false, but a dangerous misconception. Currently, colonoscopy screenings are recommended for: Men and women aged 50 […]

Do I need a colonoscopy? A colonoscopy is recommended every 10 years for anyone aged 50 and older. However, some individuals may be at a higher risk for colon cancer and will require a colonoscopy screening earlier or more often. You are at a higher risk for colon cancer if you: Have a personal or […]

December is a great time to schedule your colonoscopy in 2016 as part of your New Year’s resolution for better health. Undergoing a colonoscopy is frequently put off, despite its key importance in colon cancer screenings. This reluctance to get a colonoscopy often stems from common misconceptions and myths that surround the procedure. Even with […]

Maybe a colonoscopy isn’t at the top of your to-do list, but it should be. Undergoing a colonoscopy is the number one defense men and women have against colon cancer – a highly preventable cancer that can be effectively treated or avoided with early detection via a colonoscopy. Many individuals put off having a colonoscopy […]

Having a colonoscopy is an important step that many men and women choose to put off or ignore for as long as possible, but it’s a mistake to assume that the procedure is unimportant. Think about it this way: if there was a simple way to detect a potentially life-threatening cancer, would you wait another […]

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